Local artist and Club Seaside partner Katy Caroline will be auctioning off 32 of her paintings to benefit 16 local charities. The sale will be offered between June 17th-June 25th at ARTspace studio in Southern Shores. Katy is a wonderful self-taught artist who has a very unique style and loves what she does. We are lucky enough to have a Art in Action class available in our Club Seaside program with Katy. We also recently included here in our Outer Banks Treasure series as she is truly a local gem.
Katy Caroline- Abstract Chair
Local charities to benefit from the sale of these paintings are: Roanoke Island Historical Association, Dare County Arts Council, SPCA, March of Dimes, Relay for Life, Children at Play, Food for Thought, Outer Banks Hotline, Outer Banks Community Foundation, Outer Banks Relief Foundation, Feline Hope, Coastal Humane Society, Dancing for Parkinson’s, N.E.S.T., Corolla Wild Horse Fund, and Friends of Pooh.
You can preview the paintings that will be included in the auction here. If you are interested in bidding on one of any of the artwork, beginning on June 17th you may place your bid via telephone at 252-261-2787, email artspace@centurylink.net or in person at the ARTspace studio where the paintings will be on display from June 15th to the 25th The paintings will be offered in a ‘Bid in the Box’ blind bidding style and will also have a ‘Buy it Now’ price.
Ready for some more local flavor? I hope so. We’re back with the second episode in our brand new video series, Outer Banks Treasures. There are so many great things to discover on the OBX that it’s very easy to have a long list of great ideas!…stay tuned, more on the way.
Last time we gave you a sneak peek at one of the best photographers here on the OBX in her private Seaside Vacations employee shoot. Today we are going to continue in the creative direction with an amazing up and coming artist named Katy Caroline. Katy’s career is just taking off, but what she lacks in experience, she more than makes up for in breathtaking natural ability with a paint brush in hand. She has done many commissioned works from murals, to trompe l’oeils, to illustrations.
Recently she leaped head first into her art career and devotes all of her time to creating works of all different colors, textures and styles. She will try anything once and has a true passion for what she does. She shares a deep connection with her Manteo roots which reflects in the countless paintings of the idyllic scenery of the Outer Banks.
As a Club Seaside partner, Katy offers an “Art in Action” event that gives Seaside Vacations’ guests to the opportunity to enjoy a glass of local wine and watch her in action as she paints, plus a tour of the studio and a chance to purchase her original art.
Katy is truly a delight to work with, a spectacular artist, and I am so happy to be able to share her awesomeness with you.
To learn more about Katy’s work check out her website, and when you are in the area make sure to stop by and view some of her work at ARTspace studio located at: 1 Ocean Blvd #108 Southern Shores, NC 27949
The Outer Banks is best known for gorgeous beaches and great seafood, but there is also a thriving OBX art community. There are a wide variety of local artists, an endless supply of gorgeous scenery and natural inspiration, and a number of art galleries.
One gallery in particular, the Seaside Art Gallery, is well known for its wide variety of pieces and an extensive collection of local and master artists. Seaside Art Gallery exhibits the work of local and contemporary artists, as well as a wonderful selection of art by such masters as Picasso, Chagall, Whistler, Icart, Renoir and many others. Sculpture, porcelain and art glass by Hummel, Staffordshire, Tiffany and others are represented. As well as a fine selection of estate jewelry. Since the early 1980′s, a major feature of Seaside Art Gallery has been their large collection of original animation art by such studios as Disney, Warner Bros., Hanna-Barbera, United Features Ltd., and other animation studios.
In addition to a large collection of beautiful art, Seaside Art Gallery has a large affinity for animals, and in partnership with the Outer Banks SPCA, they are bringing Animals in Art to the OBX.
Artists have captured the importance of animals in our lives ever since they have been painting on cave walls. This show will feature our wildlife and artists and those that celebrate the animals we share our lives with.
The Outer Banks SPCA, in collaboration with Seaside Gallery’s 50th Anniversary, is launching an exciting new February event for local residents and visitors – Animals in Art. On display at Seaside Gallery are animal sketches, paintings, and etchings, as well as figurines, jewelry, cards and many other items. Portraits of your favorite pet can also be arranged through the Gallery.
During the month of February, Seaside Art Gallery will donate a portion of all sales of animal-related art to the Outer Banks SPCA to help keep animals in our community healthy and safe. Founded in 1988 by concerned local citizens to address community needs for animal control and care, the Outer Banks SPCA is a private nonprofit organization that relies on donations and volunteer efforts to support its programs. The Outer Banks SPCA is hosting an opening reception at the Gallery on February 10th, 5-8 PM. The public and press are invited to join SPCA Board members for this preview event. For more information call Seaside Gallery at 441-5418 or the Outer Banks SPCA at 475-1587.
We’ve mentioned Katy Caroline a couple times on this blog (here & here), and I’d like to congratulate Katy on her continued success. The Outer Banks Voice recently wrote a great article about Katy, and it highlights many of the reasons that Katy is gaining recognition as a great artist…on and off the OBX.
I’ll recap some of Katy’s history, but to start I’d like to mention an intangible that the Outer Banks Voice article doesn’t mention; Katy’s great personality.
As the article mentions, prior to diving into painting head first, Katy spent much of her time working at the Nags Head Animal Hospital. During the time Katy was working there, I was fortunate enough to trick one of Katy’s fellow employees into marrying me. So I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Katy through my wife since her Animal Hospital days, and I can unequivocally say that Katy’s success with painting has as much to do with her natural ability as it does with her exceptional personality.
Katy always has a smile on her face, and her upbeat energy is contagious and lets you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that she is happy to see you. This personality shows in her paintings through the bright colors and the happy scenes her brush strokes create. Her personality and the personality of her subject seem to come together in a soup of happiness that jumps off the canvas.
Katy Caroline - Putting the Steak on the Grill
Katy’s personality also shines through on the business side of painting. The business side of art can be somewhat draining for the artist, but Katy embraces it with the same enthusiasm she dedicates to her painting. The article mentions Katy’s “Sip and Dip” painting classes, and there’s no question that these classes are so popular not only due to Katy’s great instruction but also because people like to be around Katy. She keeps life simple and fun…just the way art should be.
As a side note, shhhhhh, don’t tell anyone just yet, but Katy is going to join our Club Seaside 2011 lineup of events. The details are still being ironed out, and I’ll leave the focus of this post on Katy, but please keep an eye out for our Club Seaside announcement coming soon.
Now on to some more about Katy’s background. I think Katy’s art speaks for itself, but she has a pretty cool story, so it’s worth taking a quick look in the “way back machine.”
Katy Caroline Gullett was born on June 18th 1981, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
She ended up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 1997, where she eventually graduated from high school in 1999.
After graduating, she went out west to Colorado to pursue snowboarding when, after her third winter there, she was diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease and was told to rest for two years.
So, back on the Outer Banks “resting,” she decided to get her associates degree at the local community college.
In an effort to satisfy her art requirements, she took a painting class. Her instructor quickly noticed her talent and began to encourage her to paint on a regular basis.
Along with this encouragement, she earned best in show at the art competition held by the school that semester.
It was in that moment, when she first saw that purple ribbon on her painting, she knew that being a painter could be an attainable dream.
Katy’s life has never been the same. Immediately following that purple ribbon she landed her first commissioned job, and she hasn’t looked back. Since then, she has done many commissioned works from murals, to trompe l’oeils, to illustrations. Last fall she finally got the opportunity to paint what she wants and has been painting to her heart’s content. She has said when she looks around she is like a kid in a candy store; taking in colors and textures, all in new perspectives. Her visual senses have been awakened to a new level that stimulates different thoughts and feelings.
Can you imagine discovering such a great skill in your 20’s…by accident?! Kind of gives us all hope. Maybe you are the next great painter….probably worth signing up for one of Katy’s “Sip and Dip” classes to find out!
Katy’s career is just taking off. And with her natural charm, plus her natural painting ability, the sky is the limit…oh yeah, not to mention her exceptional dedication to her craft.
Congrats Katy! We’re looking forward to seeing a big 2011 for you.
Katy Caroline, a local Outer Banks painter, is the featured artist in Our State Magazine for the month of October, and she’s using it a great excuse to have an art show/party at ARTspace in Southern Shores on October 9th.
Katy Caroline is an amazing local painter on the Outer Banks. Katy’s career is just taking off, but what she lacks in experience, she more than makes up for in breathtaking natural ability and hours of hard work with a paint brush in hand.
Katy is the featured artist for February for the Dare County Art’s Council.
Katy Caroline’s “Bid in a Box” show opened at the Dare County Art’s Council on Friday, February 5th with a reception at the DCAC Gallery, located at 104 Sir Walter Raleigh Street in downtown Manteo. The usual lively atmosphere at the Gallery was enhanced with light fare, libations and live music from Ed Tupper and Becky Kessler.
On Friday, February 12th, Katy hosted a “Demo Day,” where she lectured a bit and demonstrated her technique.
On Thursday, February 18th, you can stop by the show for your chance to win a pet portrait, available for this one day only. Katy will be there painting as well. The winner for this will be drawn at the end of the day.
Katy’s Bio: Katy Caroline Gullett was born on June 18th 1981, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Due to matters out of her parents’ hands, she moved constantly as a child. That is, until she ended up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in 1997, where she eventually graduated from high school in 1999. After that she went out west to Colorado to pursue snowboarding when, after her third winter there, she was diagnosed with Lyme’s Disease and was told to rest for two years. So, back on the Outer Banks “resting,” she decided to get her associates degree at the local community college. In an effort to satisfy her art requirements, she took a painting class. Her instructor quickly noticed her talent and began to encourage her to paint on a regular basis. Along with this encouragement, she earned best is show at the art competition held by the school that semester.
It was in that moment, when she first saw that purple ribbon on her painting, she knew that being a painter could be an attainable dream. She immediately sought out to get her first job and since then, has done many commissioned works from murals, to trompe l’oeils, to illustrations. Last fall she finally got the opportunity to paint what she wants and has been painting to her heart’s content. She has said when she looks around she is like a kid in a candy store; taking in colors and textures, all in new perspectives. Her visual senses have been awakened to a new level that stimulates different thoughts and feelings. And so, her collection right now is just all about exploration of color, style, and texture. Although her subject matter remains the same. That is, the ideallyc scenery of her home town of the Outer Banks.
